Quality Inspector Quality Inspector

Trivium Packaging is aglobal sustainability leader in metal packagingwith more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annualrevenue of approximately 3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages.

Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on anambitious transformation journey. In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance byexecuting the Trivium Business System(commercial, operational, and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our actions.Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively onproducts that are infinitely recyclable. Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world's leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the >75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium, it's in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however, many people work in virtual teams from different countries.Our culture is results-driven, entrepreneurial, informal, and highly multicultural.Our people have a high degree of responsibility.

General Function:

Under the direction of the Quality Lead; this position will function as a Quality Inspector (QI) and Process Auditor. The QI's communication & documentation of detailed information along with the sharing of best practices among all Crews & Team Leaders is an essential component of this position.

While maintaining the QI role, they will be responsible for maintaining Trivium Core Values and Operational Excellence. They are accountable for the department quality requirements, Trivium Inspection and Test Methods (ITM's) and standards. The QI will be instrumental in communicating, problem solving, analyzing, and reacting to quality problems as they arise.

The primary role of the QI will be to become an expert in the quality requirements of each production line as well as the quality system. The QI must become fully proficient in understanding the quality standards, policies, APC systems, quality specifications, and ITM's. The QT is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all quality checks and tests for the department as well as the proper reaction to the test results including effectively communicating with the team members, team leader, or manager as applicable. This position monitors and maintains all department equipment in a manner that provides for safe and quality operations.

The QI will work closely with the plant management staff, their crew team members, as well as working independently when required. The QI will be a resource for trials, process improvement, and product improvement activities.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

• Maintain safe working environment for team members and equipment.
• Perform quality checks and inspections per standard work.
• Achieve and sustain competency on all gauges and quality checks.
• Perform visual inspections of work in process and finished product at each manufacturing process and/or production equipment.
• Review inspection results using control charts and other SPC tools.
• React to the quality check results according to company guidelines.
• Ensure all quality checks are completed and documented correctly as per requirements.
• Sample, re-inspect, and rework off-quality product as necessary.
• Prepare, store, and replenish quality test ends for cameras and testers.
• Perform test studies and special measurements as required.
• Attain and sustain good working knowledge of SPC, control charts, ITM's, quality policies, and plant instructions that pertain to quality.
• Ensure all HFI on their shift is properly documented and located and provide assistance and guidance to Team Leaders or Supervisors with HFI.
• Ensure all housekeeping tasks are completed daily, weekly, and as required.
• Follow 5S standards for the quality lab, enclosure, and any other plant area as applicable.
• Assist zone mechanics and Team Leaders when the line is down as directed.
• Provide quality guidance and assistance to Team Leaders and Supervisors on off shifts and weekends.
• Perform duties and tasks as directed by the Quality Manager, Quality Lead, and/or Quality Technician.
• Identify and replenish supplies of test solutions, cross section materials, and other quality consumables.
• Follow directions of Team Leader and Supervisor on the shift with respect to emergency situations and other critical operational issues.
• Complete basic level certification in zones 1, 2, and 3 within one year.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Exceptional written/verbal communication, training, and facilitation skills
• Ability to coach, train, mentor, and facilitate job tasks
• Excellent people skills, high energy and positive cultural fit and attitude
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing practices
• Familiarity with self-directed work team cultures is preferred
• Strong quality related background as well as technical background/aptitude
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Demonstrated ability to motivate people and maintain a safe, cohesive work environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, behaviors and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate degree or equivalent certification in quality, maintenance OR 1 year quality and/or maintenance experience in high volume processes or other sophisticated equipment is desired.
• Proven experience in effectively communicating and training people as well as promoting teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as well as color recognition.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud outside of the office/lab area. Employees must wear hearing protection and all other assigned Personal Protective Equipment. Temperature can range from extreme cold (<40 degrees) to extreme heat (>90 degrees). The atmosphere contains fumes, dust and odors.

Performance Competencies:

Teamwork/Building Teamwork - Trust & Integrity - Excellence - Concern for Safety & Environment - Service Orientation - Results Orientation - Attention To Communication - Edge - Concern for Quality - Continuous Improvement - Development of People - Interpersonal Awareness

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK

To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That's why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and It's business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.